Acorn
Also known as: Spanish Chestnut, Chocolate Bliss, Choco Loco, Werewolf Fur
Acorn brings a cozy and dependable feel to any palette. This medium brown is a natural fit for rustic interiors and leather goods. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Acorn maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.80:1.
Acorn color codes
- HEX
- #7F5E50
- RGB
- rgb(127, 94, 80)
- RGBA
- rgba(127, 94, 80, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 23%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 37%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(43.1 12.4 13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.2% 0.049 44.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 11.9
- RAL 8025 — Pale brown#755C49 · ΔE 4.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Acorn works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Acorn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Acorn by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.80:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Acorn background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Acorn
Acorn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Acorn
Acorn triad
Similar colors
- Wild West#7E5C52 · ΔE 2.1
- Brownstone#785441 · ΔE 4.1
- Bear Hug#796359 · ΔE 4.3
- Roasted#785246 · ΔE 4.5
- Bigfoot#715145 · ΔE 4.8
- Root Beer#81544A · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Acorn is closest to Hydro.
Acorn FAQs
What color is Acorn?
Acorn is a medium brown with the hex code #7F5E50. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 23% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Acorn?
The hex code for Acorn is #7F5E50. In RGB it's rgb(127, 94, 80), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 50%).
What colors go well with Acorn?
Acorn pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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